INSTALLATION/OPERATION/MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS FOR
ARCHON MODELS WD2010L, WD2010, WD2010H WASHDOWN STATIONS
Installation: 1004 Rev 4
Issued: February 7, 2013
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A.
Mounting
1.
Although the washdown station can be oriented in any position, it is recommended to position the unit with the
steam and water inlet lines vertically. In this manner, the thermometer dial will be up-right, and the discharge
line will be pointing down.
2.
Prior to mounting unit, remove the manually operated valves by loosening the union connection on the bottom
of each valve. Mount valves to inlet piping using Teflon tape or equivalent on all male pipe threads as shown in
Figure 3.
3.
Mount the washdown station to the wall by drilling two (2) 5/8” diameter holes, minimum 1-1/2” deep, with
masonry drill 9 1/16” apart and on a horizontal plane. See Figure 2. After drilling holes, insert bolt anchors into
holes until they are flush with the wall.
4.
Insert 3/8” diameter bolts through the holes in the mounting lugs and thread bolts into anchors making sure that
the pipe spacers are in place. See exploded view for proper sequence.
5.
After mounting to wall, wrench-tighten union connections of each manually operated valve.
Figure 2
B.
Effect of Related Piping and Precautions
1.
The washdown station should be installed with piping and fittings that provide minimum resistance to flow.
Pipeline friction losses must always be a consideration when estimating washdown station performance.
2.
It is recommended that provisions be made for pressure gage connections near the water inlet, and steam inlet
connections of the washdown station. If performance problems occur during operation, it may be necessary to
install pressure gages to identify the problem.
3.
Steam line must be clean, insulated, and as short as possible to prevent condensation of steam and excessive
line friction losses.
4.
Do not impose system-piping loads on washdown station. Unit is designed to be supported by the wall-
mounting bracket.
5.
It is recommended that the steam line be provided with a steam trap and strainer. It is also recommended to
install an in-line water strainer in the water supply line to prevent occlusion of the line.
6.
It is recommended to install check valves upstream of the washdown steam and water inlets to isolate the
washdown station from live steam and water lines all the time.
9-1/16“
5/8“ dia. Holes